Jobsite Equipment

Worksite Safety for Design Professionals

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Design professionals face serious risks when visiting construction sites. This essential guide reveals the most common jobsite hazards, from deadly falls to hidden electrocution threats, and how to stay safe.

J. J. Keller and ISEA Release Results of Collaborative Study on Head Protection Practices and Challenges

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:53:00 -0400

The results reveal the industry is at a turning point for head protection practices.

DEWALT Celebrates 100 Years of Innovation

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:04:00 -0500

DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, is celebrating its 100th anniversary of powering the pros.

DEWALT Trades Scholarship Applications Now Open

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:02:00 -0400

Now in its fifth year, the DEWALT Trades Scholarship provides financial assistance to those pursuing a trade degree or certificate at a two-year college or vocational-technical school.

STAFDA San Antonio Student Competition Goes Global

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 16:00:00 -0400

UN-L has now connected STAFDA to Inchainge, an organization based in the Netherlands that offers this competition globally.

RIDGID Marks 100-Year Anniversary with Celebration at Elyria Headquarters

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 14:12:00 -0400

On Saturday, July 29, the company commemorated the occasion by inviting employees past and present, along with their families, to an open house event.

RIDGID Employees Donate Food and Personal Care Items to Elyria Pioneer Freedge

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 15:18:00 -0400

The donation is the latest Mosaic-led supply drive for community benefit.

RIDGID "We Love STEM Day" Teaches Students About STEM’s Role in Manufacturing

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 13:36:00 -0400

The event is designed to expose young learners to the real-world roles science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) play in their everyday lives and potential future careers.

NCCER Presents Makers Grant Tool Kit to High School Students

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 14:22:00 -0400

NCCER has awarded Fleming Island High School with a Makers Grant tool kit sponsored by Stanley Black & Decker.

STAFDA Announces Excellence in Distribution Program

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:24:00 -0400

STAFDA is announcing its “Excellence in Distribution” school for all professionals in the construction and industrial space.

Metabo HPT Awarded Supplier of the Decade by SouthernCarlson

Thu, 25 May 2023 13:35:00 -0400

For Metabo HPT to receive this award over every other major brand is an incredible achievement.

Metabo HPT Awarded Preferred Brand of the Year for the 7th Time in Eight Years to Sphere 1 Members

Fri, 27 May 2022 11:42:00 -0400

Sphere 1 represents the premier distribution to residential and multifamily contractors in the country selling the top professional power tool brands available.

Metabo HPT and Outdoor Channel Drop Zone TV Partner to Bring Cordless PowerTools to the Outdoors

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 09:52:00 -0500

Making it the official power tool of the outdoors, Metabo HPT will work with the Drop Zone to promote the MultiVolt System of cordless power tools that gives users added versatility.

Harris Products Group Acquires FTP and Shoals Tubular

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 13:25:00 -0500

The two companies manufacture copper and aluminum headers, distributor assemblies and other complex brazed assemblies in the United States and Mexico for the HVAC/R sector.

Harris Products Group Donates Welding Kits to Upgrade Kansas High School Lab

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 17:42:00 -0500

The project was organized by a Harris distributor, Vern Lewis Welding Supply in Arizona.

MCAA and Milwaukee Tool 2021 Safety Professional of the Year Award Now Accepting Nominations

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 11:50:00 -0400

The award is presented annually to a mechanical industry safety and health professional who has led his or her company to achieving an exceptionally high degree of safety excellence.

RIDGID to Feature New Pipe Saw and Press Tool at FABTECH, Sept. 13-16

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 13:54:00 -0400

Attendees are invited to enter to win one of three welding helmets at the RIDGID booth.

Milwaukee Tool Marks Another Expansion in Mississippi

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 12:12:00 -0400

Anticipated to open in November, the new facility will accommodate increased capacity for the company's growing business.

RIDGID RP 350 Press Tool Tour Goes Global with Stops in Eight Countries

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 16:10:00 -0400

During the U.S. tour, 10 plumbers tested the RP 350 over the course of seven months, sharing their insight about the long-running press tool.

RIDGID Experience: The Trade Trip of a Lifetime Returns Sept. 22-24

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:19:00 -0400

A part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, RIDGID has two spots exclusively for apprentices.

RIDGID Hosts Local High School Students as Part of Career Exploration Program

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 15:02:00 -0400

A part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, RIDGID is committed to supporting STEM education and future manufacturing and trade leaders.

Tool Tip of the Month: Wrench Size

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:34:00 -0400

Email your own Tool Tip, business name and mailing address to steve@phcppros.com for the chance to win a Kinetic Water Ram from General Pipe Cleaners!

Tool Tip of the Month: Removing Black Pipe

Tue, 18 May 2021 15:10:00 -0400

Email your own Tool Tip, business name and mailing address to steve@phcppros.com for the chance to win a Kinetic Water Ram from General Pipe Cleaners!

Milwaukee Tool to Expand Corporate Operations into Downtown Milwaukee

Wed, 05 May 2021 15:23:00 -0400

The company's current global headquarters in Brookfield, Wisconsin, will remain the central location for its corporate operations.

RIDGID Sponsors Miracle Mechanical Project to Help Monroe, Georgia Family

Wed, 05 May 2021 15:11:00 -0400

A part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, RIDGID is proud to support trade professionals giving back to the community.

PHCPPros Off the Cuff: The Benefits of Press Technology ft. Viega's Troy Locke

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 12:07:00 -0400

Learn all about Viega’s two new press tools: the Pressgun 6 and Pressgun 6 Picco, as well as the current state of the press fitting market in the U.S., the training opportunities the company has in store for 2021, and more.

Bosch Power Tools Launches "Always Essential" Contest

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 14:32:00 -0400

Through Oct. 13, Bosch Power Tools invites workers from construction to electrical to HVAC and beyond to upload a video for a chance to win one of five Always Essential Trades Kits with Bosch and Ergodyne swag including hard hats, t-shirts and more.

PHCPPros Off the Cuff: RIDGID

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:06:00 -0400

Tune in to hear Wyatt Kilmartin, VP of Underground Technologies at RIDGID, discuss the company's new JobSite Live series and the exciting new RIDGID products available now and launching soon.

Bosch Power Tools Gives Back to Trade Workers with Always Essential Program

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 12:56:00 -0400

Designed to recognize and thank essential workers, the program will shine a spotlight on those who show up on the front lines every day.

Emerson's RIDGID and Greenlee Brands Bring Industry-Leading Experts to Contractors in New JobSite Live Series

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 10:44:00 -0400

An interactive format gives pros the chance to ask questions and share feedback.